Panicking elite try to divert blame for Hajj disaster

Political pressure is growing in Saudi Arabia after over 700 pilgrims were crushed to death last week

Published Tue 29 Sep 2015

Issue No. 2473

The Saudi elite were quick to respond to last week’s disaster at the Hajj, the annual Islamic pilgrimage to Mecca. Before the long rows of white-shrouded dead pilgrims were counted, they at least knew who not blame for the tragedy.